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Donald King
Bushnell, IL - Donald E. "Don" King, 90, of Bushnell, Illinois passed away at 11:35 PM Wednesday December 22, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1931 in Peoria, IL to E. Doyle and Edith Elizabeth (Tennary) King. He married Jada Jean Winget in Bushnell, IL on December 24, 1951. Don and Jada were high school sweethearts, together 70 years and married 67 years upon her passing on January 26, 2019.
Surviving are three sons, Dennie (Linda) King, Kerry King and Greg (Ellen) King all of Bushnell, IL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister Earleana Chipman and one brother-in-law Jerry Winget of Bushnell, IL;
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Michael Craig King, two brothers, Doyle Wayne King and Kenneth Dean King.
After High School Don enlisted in the United States Air Force for a four year tour. Upon his discharge he went to work for the United State Postal Service at the Bushnell Illinois Post Office. He spent 37 years with the postal service serving as Postmaster for 21 years.
Don Enjoyed coaching his sons and other boys in little league. He always enjoyed reminiscing with former players when they would stop to visit with him. He was a lifetime member of the TJ Picket Masonic Lodge and a member of the Bushnell Odd Fellows Lodge #332.
After his retirement he renewed his passion for the game of golf. He played on the amateur tour with the Central Illinois Senior Amateurs, they were like his second family. He also enjoyed driving a school bus for many years. He loved the students and would follow the progress of many of them after he retired. Don will be missed by many.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday December 30, 2021 at the Bushnell Township Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held immediate following at the Bushnell VFW until 6:00 PM. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Bushnell Rescue Squad. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald King
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Donald King
Bushnell, IL - Donald E. "Don" King, 90, of Bushnell, Illinois passed away at 11:35 PM Wednesday December 22, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1931 in Peoria, IL to E. Doyle and Edith Elizabeth (Tennary) King. He married Jada Jean Winget in Bushnell, IL on December 24, 1951. Don and Jada were high school sweethearts, together 70 years and married 67 years upon her passing on January 26, 2019.
Surviving are three sons, Dennie (Linda) King, Kerry King and Greg (Ellen) King all of Bushnell, IL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister Earleana Chipman and one brother-in-law Jerry Winget of Bushnell, IL;
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Michael Craig King, two brothers, Doyle Wayne King and Kenneth Dean King.
After High School Don enlisted in the United States Air Force for a four year tour. Upon his discharge he went to work for the United State Postal Service at the Bushnell Illinois Post Office. He spent 37 years with the postal service serving as Postmaster for 21 years.
Don Enjoyed coaching his sons and other boys in little league. He always enjoyed reminiscing with former players when they would stop to visit with him. He was a lifetime member of the TJ Picket Masonic Lodge and a member of the Bushnell Odd Fellows Lodge #332.
After his retirement he renewed his passion for the game of golf. He played on the amateur tour with the Central Illinois Senior Amateurs, they were like his second family. He also enjoyed driving a school bus for many years. He loved the students and would follow the progress of many of them after he retired. Don will be missed by many.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday December 30, 2021 at the Bushnell Township Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held immediate following at the Bushnell VFW until 6:00 PM. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Bushnell Rescue Squad. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Big Home Coming Parade 2021
Great Meeting Thanks to our Special Guests
2021 Annual Chairs' Brunch
Heritage days Parade
Mason County Cook out was lot of fun !
Quincy porkchop dinner was very good!
Mason County Democrats hosted a golf event June 5th at Country Hills Golf Club in Greenview. Tim Pedigo joined Bob Smith and Lee Trotter at the course. Mason Chairman Jay Briney has supported many McDonough County Democratic events over the years and we were happy to return the favor on a beautiful warm Saturday.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the food drive.
. The project raised $1,355.00 through food donations at HyVee and an additional $1,285.00 in private monetary donations. All food and monetary donations collected will be divided and distributed among the following food pantries in McDonough County:
* Colchester Area Relief Effort (C.A.R.E.)
*Industry United Methodist Church Food Bank
*Salvation Army
*Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)
. The project raised $1,355.00 through food donations at HyVee and an additional $1,285.00 in private monetary donations. All food and monetary donations collected will be divided and distributed among the following food pantries in McDonough County:
* Colchester Area Relief Effort (C.A.R.E.)
*Industry United Methodist Church Food Bank
*Salvation Army
*Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)
